My niece sent me this recipe to try. I made my version, of course, and it’s a really good change from the ordinary. You can enjoy it with sweet or savory. I like it with marionberry jam! It’s pretty hardy, and nutrient dense. Print(Breakfast) Nut and Seed Loaf (Gluten Free) IngredientsParchment paper to fit…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Chorizo Stew
This is another take on an Italian favorite, minestra. I picked up some great chorizo at Natural Grocers the other day, and decided stew would be the healthiest of the options that I imagined! And since our meals have taken on an international flair lately, why not make a Mexican minestra. It’s a great one…
Fall 2014 at Megg’s Cafe
I decided it was time to try some new menu items at Megg’s. The first one that caught my eye was Pastrami Hash. It didn’t make a pretty picture, but it was awesome. At first, I was a bit hesitant, because it came with deep fried Brussels sprouts. Now, I don’t like, and generally do…
5 Ingredient Asian Chicken and Potatoes
Every once in a while, I just want to make a new, different, simple recipe. We love Asian, and this was a real treat. I made broccoli for a side, and used lots of ginger and garlic sautéed in sesame oil, then added a tablespoon of oyster sauce, and some drippings of the baked chicken….
Pagosa Springs from the Rear View Mirror
It’s been a while since we’ve spent time in Colorado. We are so fortunate that Don’s folks purchased a cabin, 20 miles up from Pagosa Springs (at over 7000 ft). What a great break from the Texas heat, it was gorgeous. The aspen trees’ leaves were turning mostly yellow, with some reddish hues. In fact,…